Another YouTube channel and one of their followers actually pay one of the scammers. This is truly a problem, and I too hope it gets cleared up quickly.
This seems to be widespread Eric, there’s a few channels I subscribe to and they are issuing the same warning, you would think you tube would police it a bit better, thanks for the heads up Eric
I get these on almost every channel I watch. The first one surprised me and almost fell for it. Damn shame we can't filter these perps from the Earth!!
Too bad another company couldn't start a video channel and say that not only will they support their creators, they'll protect them with full time employees shutting down these scams.
Darn they are going after you too 😕 😔. Disappointed in what people do just to get free money from others using reputable names on YouTube to create scams.
Rainman Ray has been fighting those scammers too. Recently he managed to get in touch with one of them and trolled them for YouTube. Seems they are targeting all the big automotive channels right now.
Nothing makes me sicker then lazy scum bags taking advantage of people. Even worse using good honest people like Eric and ray to carry out their nefarious schemes. As if us techs don’t already have a bad enough reputation. Like you said hopefully YouTube can get ahold of these idiots
YouTube is aware of this issue, it's on every channel. But YouTube doesn't do a damn thing about this! I report them all the time, YouTube gives a message saying they will "review" it and remove it if found to be spam… I check later and it's still there!
Even after you report it will be hidden but then just pops back up, so it's more of a YouTube issue not the channel owners issue. YouTube needs to do their job and when someone reports it have a human look at it and then place blocks or bans on those accounts. BUT THEY are too busy trying to copy right strike and demonetize channels
This has been a problem on youtube this whole year, for some reason youtube is having a harder time banning these bots. Otherwise its nothing they havent dealt with for past 7 years, its odd the problems still the exact same
Blows my mind that something so obvious gets so many people scammed. If somebody calls you on the phone to say you won $1,000,000 and all you needed to do was send them $1,000 in apple gift cards — would you fall for it? These scams are such a low bar to hurdle that I can't imagine how people function in modern society if they legit think they won "a giveaway" that sends you to an off site app.
No giveaways needed anyhow! Your content and knowledge alone are a gift for us all. Especially those of us who just want to learn something 🤷 knowledge should be free, and it's kind people like you who make that possible!
These scammers have been around for some time now, YouTube has been hesitant to do anything about it but from what I've heard is that they are going to try and have it tamed down etc.
I'm a rich prince and I'll give you half my millions if you just front me $10,000…. Laugh my a$$ off! Why are people falling for this?!?! No sane person would ever do this, this is not how life works!
I report all those scams, it's all anyone of us can do. I don't email, leave messages or post anything to the "real" creator like SME or Rainman Ray. I know they know anyway, I see no point cluttering their in-boxes. keep up the good work Eric & Vanessa.
These scams are a plague – there are other YouTubers being sued by people who lost their life savings to scammers like these. Seriously people – its a scam. Eric is to busy working to be doing prizes and give aways or shilling crypto or investments. Stop falling for it.
Impressed with you online presentations, your knowledge , and willingness to assist all who come through your front door. Those rust buckets have gotta be a pain. I imagine your two favorite tools are the gas wrench and the impact hammer? Thanks to your family for sharing you online with the rest of us motorheads.
I got that on John Schneider youtube. I played it for all it's worth then BAM! hit them with the local PD address and phone# told them to call me back LOLOLOL
Glad you put out a PSA for the 2 people on Youtube that didn't know by now, I've gotten hit with that garbage on multiple channels that I'm subscribed to, it's out of control.
Don't worry Eric we spotted it, won't be long and you will be getting copyright claims from South-main Auto Repair or some name almost identical to you, posting your videos up. Often with crap Indian music or some cheap graphic overlay so it's not the exact same file content. Youtube moves at glacial speed taking them down as well.
This is occurring to a host of channels. I have received several "contact me personally soon for……. " It is sad some people always have to screw up a great thing. However, though, I'm sure looking forward to the free boat, tire rotation and oil changes and free life time fuel for the boat, I won from SMA! Joke not really.
My Nigerian prince buddy told me it’s a scam, I believe him because he’s very trustworthy. Well, I didn’t feel 100% confident in the prince after dreaming about what a great deal it was and wanting it to be true, so i checked with Ms Cleo and her magical psychic powers, she confirmed, it’s a scam. Darn.
Thanks, Brother. Yeah, I saw the issue with Ray. It's a shame someone is trying to make a dirty buck by dragging your fine name and reputation into the mud. God Bless you and your family.👍
If you add the word "telegram" to your flagged words box, it will hold all their comments for review for you to approve. Once the bot sees that their 1st 10-20 comments arent showing on the page, they move on. You ban the user, delete the comments. And it usually works okay. You can add other words only they use as well
It's official south main is a scam you heard it
Another YouTube channel and one of their followers actually pay one of the scammers. This is truly a problem, and I too hope it gets cleared up quickly.
This seems to be widespread Eric, there’s a few channels I subscribe to and they are issuing the same warning, you would think you tube would police it a bit better, thanks for the heads up Eric
I can’t stand these bastard hackers messing up so many channels.
The mere sight of you on my screen is a big enough prize for me… 😁
Thank you for this warning.
I get these on almost every channel I watch. The first one surprised me and almost fell for it. Damn shame we can't filter these perps from the Earth!!
Too bad another company couldn't start a video channel and say that not only will they support their creators, they'll protect them with full time employees shutting down these scams.
I won the giveaway!!!
Thanx brother !!!
But the scamers are so fun to play with….
Darn they are going after you too 😕 😔. Disappointed in what people do just to get free money from others using reputable names on YouTube to create scams.
What do you mean? You're always running a giveaway of great knowledge and education!
Spammers and scammers are everywhere.. hard to believe anyone would fall for such obvious cons.
That's funny, youtube getting a handle on it. 🤣🤣🤣 if it were "misinformation" then they would care
Beautiful…Mrs. "O"
The best gift you and rainman Ray can give is the absolute amazing videos you both post. Sorry you have to go through this.
Rainman Ray has been fighting those scammers too. Recently he managed to get in touch with one of them and trolled them for YouTube. Seems they are targeting all the big automotive channels right now.
I got that. It was reported. Too common lately.
Hiya Eric
Thanks for the heads up!
I was hoping to win some of those BBQ ribs you smoke in the Pit-Barrel-Cooker.
Meh…. Only fools fall for these things…. Don’t be a fool!
its true that its a scam i get those messages soon after i watch some channels and leave a comment
Nothing makes me sicker then lazy scum bags taking advantage of people. Even worse using good honest people like Eric and ray to carry out their nefarious schemes. As if us techs don’t already have a bad enough reputation. Like you said hopefully YouTube can get ahold of these idiots
Pathetic boobs have to ruin everything
Why are people giving thumbs down on this type of video???
It’s happening on all channels
Every channel i watch has this going on.
And here I thought I won a bunch or astro tools…🤔🤔🤔😕
YouTube is aware of this issue, it's on every channel. But YouTube doesn't do a damn thing about this! I report them all the time, YouTube gives a message saying they will "review" it and remove it if found to be spam… I check later and it's still there!
Even after you report it will be hidden but then just pops back up, so it's more of a YouTube issue not the channel owners issue. YouTube needs to do their job and when someone reports it have a human look at it and then place blocks or bans on those accounts. BUT THEY are too busy trying to copy right strike and demonetize channels
I 'ts been a long time since i recognised that some of the comments is from a bunch of unproductive people so please continue to educate us.
This has been a problem on youtube this whole year, for some reason youtube is having a harder time banning these bots. Otherwise its nothing they havent dealt with for past 7 years, its odd the problems still the exact same
Blows my mind that something so obvious gets so many people scammed.
If somebody calls you on the phone to say you won $1,000,000 and all you needed to do was send them $1,000 in apple gift cards — would you fall for it?
These scams are such a low bar to hurdle that I can't imagine how people function in modern society if they legit think they won "a giveaway" that sends you to an off site app.
Yes got hit by one of those scammers!
I got one classic firearms and Kentucky ballistic channels
No giveaways needed anyhow! Your content and knowledge alone are a gift for us all. Especially those of us who just want to learn something 🤷 knowledge should be free, and it's kind people like you who make that possible!
You mean I don’t win your hat?
These scammers have been around for some time now, YouTube has been hesitant to do anything about it but from what I've heard is that they are going to try and have it tamed down etc.
I'm a rich prince and I'll give you half my millions if you just front me $10,000…. Laugh my a$$ off! Why are people falling for this?!?! No sane person would ever do this, this is not how life works!
I report all those scams, it's all anyone of us can do. I don't email, leave messages or post anything to the "real" creator like SME or Rainman Ray. I know they know anyway, I see no point cluttering their in-boxes. keep up the good work Eric & Vanessa.
Seen the SCAM ALL over YouTube. CREEPS!!! They should be Caught and Hung out to DRY!!!
Seen it on lots of channels. Thanks for making it clear for everyone. Have a great day.
Hoovies Garage had the same thing happen to one of his videos. Scumbag scammers are hitting it hard this year.
Yeah I’ve got a few of these on other channels the last couple of months. Yes it’s a scam.
Damn… and here I was hoping for that all expense paid trip to the shop to do diff fluid changes
These scams are a plague – there are other YouTubers being sued by people who lost their life savings to scammers like these. Seriously people – its a scam. Eric is to busy working to be doing prizes and give aways or shilling crypto or investments. Stop falling for it.
Sorry did you say I won a prize? Sweet
Yeah just about every comment I have ever posted seems to have one of these posts that pop on it. Fn annoying
So your sayin' there's a chance ? 😁
Dang it. So you're not giving away a big 5.3 Chevy? Man i got bamboozled
And I will also note YouTube is getting flooded with these scammers. So I think YouTube should be held into account on this matter.
So, when is the drawing? lol Just kidding! Thanks Dr. O.
Agreed.
I don't know how any times on other major channels they have tried to scam me. But I always report them.
got your back
Hi I'm Joe Biden! Txt me if you want Free College, 72" TV or 22" rims
We know better. The only thing you give us is a hard time. lol.
Impressed with you online presentations, your knowledge , and willingness to assist all who come through your front door. Those rust buckets have gotta be a pain. I imagine your two favorite tools are the gas wrench and the impact hammer? Thanks to your family for sharing you online with the rest of us motorheads.
I never win, that's how I knew.
I was hoping for a 2022 Atlas😒
I got that on John Schneider youtube. I played it for all it's worth then BAM! hit them with the local PD address and phone# told them to call me back LOLOLOL
You could do giveaways on some of the things Napa sponsors you with. Oh wait there not a sponsor…. Maybe soon though!!
Damnit. I just gave up my SSN, DL #, bank account and routing number. Son of a…. 🤣
It's a shame these people cant work as hard at a real job as they do at scamming people especially by using an honest person's channel.
Yes I have gotten that from several channels and it is really annoying you can do anything without these coward scammers bothering you now of days.
At least you addressed it others have deleted my messages when I reported a similar problem
YES! I screw with those people. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I got the scam on a comment I left on your Tahoe AC delete video a couple of days ago. I just went back and reported it for what it's worth.
Bad Chad got hit too,
Got one from him.
think how dumb you must feel when you call for your handout gift.
the real prizes are whenever you post a video.
Oh, I thought this was going to be another Ziebart video.
Has happened to another tuber that I watch
You gotta auction off the hats. The matthews and jeep ball caps.
Yep I got one. Ignore..
Next you’re gonna tell me the Prince of Great Newfoundland didn’t email me asking for $3000 worth of gift cards??
So… I didn't win a steak dinner and sixer of Yeungling with you?
Damnit
Can I win a lifetime supply of Dorman products?
Glad you put out a PSA for the 2 people on Youtube that didn't know by now, I've gotten hit with that garbage on multiple channels that I'm subscribed to, it's out of control.
What do you mean there's no contest? I won and I want my money, now!!!!
Well even if the scammers don't get anything at least they will know how to back probe a connector while tracing a ground, the ding dongs
Yeah all the high member you tube people are having this issue, most of us just ignore it…. Tks for the heads up though.
Don't worry Eric we spotted it, won't be long and you will be getting copyright claims from South-main Auto Repair or some name almost identical to you, posting your videos up. Often with crap Indian music or some cheap graphic overlay so it's not the exact same file content. Youtube moves at glacial speed taking them down as well.
I would of gone for a dirty bolt off the floor, but noooo he says.
I played along with one of them see were it would go, He said you've one the prize but you have to pay a few hundred for shipping, Lol 🤣🤡
This is occurring to a host of channels. I have received several "contact me personally soon for……. " It is sad some people always have to screw up a great thing. However, though, I'm sure looking forward to the free boat, tire rotation and oil changes and free life time fuel for the boat, I won from SMA! Joke not really.
Was the post from you not the prize?
My Nigerian prince buddy told me it’s a scam, I believe him because he’s very trustworthy. Well, I didn’t feel 100% confident in the prince after dreaming about what a great deal it was and wanting it to be true, so i checked with Ms Cleo and her magical psychic powers, she confirmed, it’s a scam. Darn.
How could u be watching videos on fixing cars which takes intellect and then fall for a scam 😂
A topless picture of Eric would be prize enough for any human
Been seeing more lately on other channels too. Thanks for the heads up.
what. So i didn't win your shop!!!
It is all over YouTube and getting worse.
BUt I'm really excited about winning the PS4 and will get that shipping money sent real soon!
I'm kidding! NO ONE announces prize winners as replies to a comment,
and NO ONE asks for shipping fees for delivery!
Where do I pick up my free blinker fluid?? Says I won! 😂 Hang tough Buddy!
This is legit happening on every channel I watch.. yet people still fall for it everywhere.
Its legitimately mind blowing
Aww man i was really hoping for my sma shadetree mechanic award!
Thanks, Brother. Yeah, I saw the issue with Ray. It's a shame someone is trying to make a dirty buck by dragging your fine name and reputation into the mud.
God Bless you and your family.👍
People fall for those?
Shout out to Rainman Ray, great mechanic.
Sure, as soon as I win the big colossal prize you say it's just spam. genius. 😉
If you add the word "telegram" to your flagged words box, it will hold all their comments for review for you to approve. Once the bot sees that their 1st 10-20 comments arent showing on the page, they move on. You ban the user, delete the comments. And it usually works okay. You can add other words only they use as well